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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2003 Page 9 He stated that it was important to locate a site that could be fully utilized without additional 2 costs. He stated that they have to vacate the current building by September 1, 2003 and relocate 3 to a temporary location where they would reside until the new fire station has been completed. 4 He stated that they plan to begin construction in May, with a plan to occupy the new site by May 5 31, 2004. He explained that there is also a need for enough space to store their apparatus and 6 they want to minimize any negative impact to the operations while maintaining quality service 7 and response time. 8 9 Chief Hewitt reviewed their options with the Commission stating that they reviewed each 10 location for ground level access, the cost to bring in a manufactured home for office and living 11 space, utility costs, and storage. He reviewed the costs for each option stating that they also 12 considered housing at other fire station locations. He stated that they considered both Columbia 13 Heights and New Brighton as options noting that both locations would greatly affect their 14 response times and it would also increase their viability exposure if something critical should 15 occur. 16 17 Chief Hewitt stated that they recently found the Construction 70 site located in the Industrial park 18 and reviewed with the Commission. He stated that the location has room for all three apparatus 19 in addition to adequate living quarters, office space and storage. He stated that it is their 20 preference to relocate at the Construction 70 site, as it would provide quality quarters for the 21 firefighters, eliminate the heating and weather concerns. He stated that they are requesting approval for ten-month lease for the facility, offices, apparatus storage building and a punch-in for an 11-foot by 14-foot door. 24 25 X. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 26 27 Ms. Hall reviewed the July agenda with the Commission. She stated that it would include a 28 proposed sign plan from Northgate shopping center; LaNel is coming forward with the Autumn 29 Villas with a Public Hearing scheduled in July for the PUD; the Fire Station and Public Works 30 plans would be on for public hearings in addition to the Stonehouse Redevelopment Project. A 31 TIF plan will be on for review. Finally, the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Vice Chair 32 Stille asked if the proposed sign plan is a review. Ms. Hall clarified that it is the real thing as 33 they are very anxious to move forward. Ms. Hall explained that they are considering a large 34 pylon sign noting that with their location they feel they need a higher, more visible sign. She 35 stated that the application was recently received and Staff is currently reviewing the application. 36 Ms. Hall explained that the City is moving away from the traditional ground sign and welcomed 37 any suggestions from Commission. She explained that based on the current assessment the sign 38 is too high proportionally and lacks landscaping. She stated that they would discuss these issues 39 with the applicant prior to the next Planning Commission meeting. 40 41 XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 42 Chair Melsha asked Ms. Hall to contact the City Attorney to further clarify issues when altering an existing structure. Ms. Hall clarified that there is a section in the ordinance that does address 16 this issue and reviewed this fact with the Commission. Chair Melsha noted that the ordinance